Curriculum Vitae

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Thesis: "A novel approach to stability assessment of river-sea ships"

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Naval Architecture
Thesis: "A probabilistic analysis of impact of freeboard on the stability of a multipurpose cargo ship"

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Naval Architecture
Courses: Ship Geometry (2023/24 – Present), Ship Buoyancy and Stability 1 (2021/22 – Present), Ship Buoyancy and Stability 2 (2021/22 – Present), Seakeeping (2021/22 – Present), International Maritime Regulations (2021/22 – 2023/24)

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Naval Architecture
Courses: Ship Buoyancy and Stability 1, Ship Buoyancy and Stability 2, Seakeeping, Final B.Sc. Course

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Naval Architecture

Rowing Club "Galeb", Belgrade, Serbia

Ilić, N., Momčilović, N., Rudaković, S., & Ivković, I. (2026). Failure analysis of the MV Arvin break-in-two. Ocean Engineering, 350, 124326.

Rudaković, S., Bulian, G., Bačkalov, I. (2024). Development of prediction methods required for stability assessment of river-sea ships. In Proceedings of STAB&S 2024, Wuxi, China.

Bačkalov, I., Vidić, M., Rudaković, S. (2023). Lessons learned from accidents on some major European inland waterways. Ocean Engineering, 273, 113918.

Rudaković, S., Bačkalov, I. (2023). On Application of Standard Methods for Roll Damping Prediction to Ships with High Block Coefficient. In Contemporary Ideas on Ship Stability (pp. 493–508). Springer.

Motok, M., Momčilović, N., Rudaković, S. (2022). Reliability based structural design of river-sea tankers: Still water loading effects. Marine Structures, 83, 103202.

Bačkalov, I., Kalajdžić, M., Momčilović, N., Rudaković, S., & Vidić, M. (2022). Shallow-draught vessels for the Vessel Train. In Proceedings of PRADS 2022, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Bačkalov, I., Rudaković, S., Cvijović, M. (2021). Intact Stability of Historic Passenger Ships in Light of the Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria. IJME, 163(A1), 119–130.

Rudaković, S. (2021). A novel approach to stability assessment of river-sea ships. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Bačkalov, I., Vidić, M., & Rudaković, S. (2021). An analysis of accidents in inland navigation in context of autonomous shipping. STAB&S 2021, Glasgow, UK.

Rudaković, S., Bulian, G., Bačkalov, I. (2021). Natural roll period of river-sea ships. STAB&S 2021, Glasgow, UK.

Rudaković, S., Bačkalov, I. (2021). Stability assessment of the river-sea Vessel Train. STAB&S 2021, Glasgow, UK.

Rudaković, S., Bulian, G., Bačkalov, I. (2019). Effective wave slope coefficient of river-sea ships. Ocean Engineering, 192, 106427.

Rudaković, S., Bačkalov, I. (2019). Operational limitations of a river-sea container vessel in the framework of the Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria. Ocean Engineering, 183, 409–418.

Rudaković, S., Bačkalov, I. (2018). Operational Limitations of River-Sea Ships in the Framework of the Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria. STAB 2018, Kobe, Japan.

Bačkalov, I., Rudaković, S. (2017). Influence of freeboard on ship stability in rough weather: a probabilistic analysis. FME Transactions, 45(1), 45–50.

Rudaković, S., Bačkalov, I. (2017). On application of standard methods for roll damping prediction to inland vessels. ISSW 2017, pp. 159–166, Belgrade, Serbia.

Bačkalov, I., Kalajdžić, M., Momčilović, N., Rudaković, S. (2016). A study of an unconventional container vessel concept for the Danube. PRADS 2016, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Rudaković, S. (2023). Department of Naval Architecture (in Serbian). In Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: 1873–1948–2023. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Rudaković, S. (2024). Analysis of damage stability and causes of accident of ship "Podunavlje" (in Serbian). Technical report. Centre for Investigation of Accidents in Transport, Republic of Serbia.

Rudaković, S. (2023). Assessment of upscaling and modification possibilities of wave energy converter "MD WEC-2" (in Serbian). Technical report, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Rudaković, S. (2023). Stability analysis of wave energy converter "MD WEC-2" during floating and transport (in Serbian). Technical report, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Rudaković, S. (2023). Damage stability and outcome analysis of ship "Salajka" allision accident (in Serbian). Technical report. Centre for Investigation of Accidents in Transport, Republic of Serbia.

Rudaković, S. (2022). Analysis of stability of a personal floating object (houseboat) and investigation of stability failure (in Serbian). Technical report, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Bačkalov, I., Rudaković, S., Vidić, M. (2020). Stability analysis of the bucket-ladder dredger after reconstruction (in Serbian). Technical report, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Rudaković, S. (2018). Effective wave slope and natural roll frequency for river-sea ships. Technical report, University of Trieste, Italy.

Rudaković, S. (2014). Hydrodynamic analysis of inland navigation vessels. Technical report, Bureau Veritas, Antwerp, Belgium.

Technology Development Program, Serbian Ministry of Education and Science

Horizon 2020 R&I Programme, European Commission

Technology Development Program, Serbian Ministry of Education and Science, TR35009

Wire mural by Nina Ivanović on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Department of Naval Architecture – Ministry of Culture, Republic of Serbia.

Organisation and team lead of the student team for the competition in San Tropez, France.

Rudaković, S. (2025). Inland navigation in Europe – Ship design perspective. Seminar presentation.
MSc. Course: Advanced Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic (Code: 4496222).

"Industry 4.0 Techniques Applied to Experimental Testing in Engineering" – ERASMUS+ BIP, University of A Coruña, Ferrol, Spain.

Rudaković, S., Branković, Đ. (2017). International Student Competition – Hydrocontest 2017. SNAS, Belgrade, Serbia.

DST – Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Duisburg, Germany. DAAD Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists.

University of Trieste, Italy

Bureau Veritas – Classification Society, Antwerp, Belgium

viadonau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen – GmbH, Vienna, Austria

Shipyard "Vahali", Belgrade, Serbia

Royal Institution of Naval Architects – RINA

Society of Naval Architects of Serbia – SNAS (DBIT)

Serbian (native), English (fluent), Italian (beginner)

MS Windows, MS Office, LaTeX, Wolfram Mathematica, Python, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, SolidWorks, AutoHydro, HydroStar, ShipMO, Seaway Octopus, DELFTship

Emergency First Response

PADI Rescue Diver · PADI Advanced Open Water Diver · CMAS P1